Raisin Drop Cookies

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. water
  • 4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring raisins and water to a boil.
  2. 2
    Boil until the raisins are plump, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cool.
  4. 4
    Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices together.
  5. 5
    Cream the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  6. 6
    Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  7. 7
    Stir in the raisins and any remaining water.
  8. 8
    Gradually add the flour mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
  9. 9
    Stir in nuts. Drop by tablespoon about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Makes 3 dozen large or 100 small cookies.

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